DoT suggests cutting GST on telecom services to 12%: Manoj Sinha

The Telecom Department has suggested the finance ministry that goods and services tax (GST) on telecom services be lowered to 12% against the existing 18%, the parliament was informed on Wednesday. The recommendation was made during the process of the budget exercise, and the matter is with the department of revenue under ministry of finance for necessary action, telecom minister Manoj Sinha said…